Bonds House

Start with the fried gnocchi at Bonds House: a black-truffle-flavoured small plate that works as either a starter or a snack with drinks. Some diners have remarked on its contrast of crisp exterior and chewy centre. A mixed plate of 3 or 5 small dishes offers a chance to sample items such as cured ham and caponata while deciding which pasta to order next.

The pasta selection is said to vary from 4 to 5 dishes each day, including seasonal options. One day's menu featured peperoncino with corn and courgette; a diner noted the corn's sweetness. Other choices include rigatoni with wagyu simmered in tomato for around 3 hours, and carbonara made rich with sweet koji. For something lighter, there is also a creamy chicken and summer-vegetable pasta with lemon juice.

You could add a meat dish and take your time over the meal. The salt-koji-marinated roast duck is described as tender and moist, and one diner who ordered it remembered its sweetness. Salt-koji-marinated fried chicken is another signature item; it may also appear in the antipasti selection served with the weekend pasta lunch.

A weekend-only lunch course is also listed, with a choice of 2 pastas, antipasti and coffee or tea. One diner described enjoying a little of each antipasto, followed by a generous portion of pasta and panna cotta with peach compote. If you're considering lunch at the weekend, check the course details when choosing.

For dessert, there is tiramisu made with sweet koji, as well as an affogato topped with an original blend from Kuramae's sol's coffee. Coffee or an iced café latte made with the same blend are options for those who would like to continue with coffee after the meal.

The restaurant has a terrace and says dogs are welcome, making it an option for lunch with your dog. For dinner, an anniversary plate with a message can be booked—a thoughtful way to end a meal on a day when you want to share a few words.